Certificate-of-need laws remain one of the biggest regulatory forces shaping where and how ASCs can grow, and the landscape is shifting rapidly state by state. With courts pausing repeal efforts in some markets, others raising cost thresholds or carving out…
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Little Rock-based Ortho Arkansas began construction on a new surgery center in North Little Rock, Ark., according to a Feb. 11 report from Arkansas Money & Politics. The more than 47,000-square-foot center will include 10 operating rooms, 20 per-operative bays,…
Caring for patients with recurrent pericarditis often requires navigating uncertainty, repeated flares and fragmented care pathways. This webinar offers a closer look at how programs are addressing these challenges through structured, evidence-informed care models. Clinicians from Oregon Health & Science…
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David M. German, MD, MPH, FACC
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University
Dor Lotan, MD
Medical Director, Center for Pericardial Diseases and NYP Centralized Heart Failure Management Program, Columbia University Irving Medical Center-New York Presbyterian Hospital
Jordan Lindekens, AGACNP, MSN
Nurse Practitioner, Center for Advanced Cardiac Care, New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Across five common cardiology procedures, ASCs consistently post lower total costs than hospital outpatient departments — in some cases by more than $6,000 per case — driven largely by lower facility fees. However, the patient’s share of the bill doesn’t…
Naples (Fla.) Comprehensive Health has adopted the GI Genius AI platform to improve colonoscopy procedures and early detection of colorectal cancer. NCH gastroenterologists are using the platform, which provides real-time analysis of colonoscopy video to flag subtle polyps and abnormalities.…
Pharmacy procurement is no longer just about purchasing medications. Rising drug costs, persistent shortages, limited staffing and growing 340B complexity are forcing pharmacy leaders into broader financial and operational decisions, often without connected data or workflows to support them. In…
Mar 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Melissa Stiles
Director of Pharmacy Services Vernon Health
Lauren Forni
Senior Director of Clinical Strategy Bluesight
As ASCs face mounting cost pressures and tighter margins, Compass Surgical Partners CEO Mark Langston is betting on real-time operational intelligence, something many operators still lack. Rather than relying on retrospective financial reports, Mr. Langston told Becker’s that the future…
Pharmacy operations have shifted from a departmental function to a board-level priority as margin pressure and compliance exposure intensify across health systems. Yet many organizations still operate with fragmented procurement models and legacy oversight approaches that limit control and visibility.…
Mar 24, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Calvin Hunsicker
Founder and Chief Product Officer SureCost
Chad O’Connor
VP/GM Acute SureCost
Electrophysiologists command the highest base salaries among cardiology subspecialties, earning an average of $645,112 annually, while pediatric cardiologists report base pay closer to $321,850, a gap of more than $320,000, according to data from salary transparency website Marit Health. Here’s…
The gastroenterology workforce is entering a pivotal stretch as an aging physician base collides with rising patient demand, all the while access gaps widen and compensation pressures mount in the background. Here are five trends to keep an eye on:…